The Salthill Social, casual dining at its finest

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

Opened in March by proprietors Spencer and Sandra Lacey, The Salthill Social is more than just another restaurant, it is part of the fabric of Salthill and wider Galway community.

The Laceys wanted an establishment that welcomed families, with their extra noise and paraphernalia, while offering nutritious meals, from a varied menu with a focus on socialising, and a community vibe.

Private functions and festive cheer at John Keogh’s The Lockkeeper

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

John Keogh's The Lockkeeper was recently named as one of Ireland's best gastro pubs by Hospitality Ireland

Sushi in the sky

Thu, Oct 26, 2017

A quarter of a century ago, in the nineties, Ireland was far from being a multicultural society and ‘ethnic’ in restaurant terms almost always meant a Chinese. It is a completely different story today, we have a bewildering choice of world cuisines, including many far better Asian offerings than before. One cuisine that was slow to establish was Japanese, initially the arrival of Wagamama caused some excitement in Dublin back in 1998, and, although sushi bars are now popular both here and in the capital, the idea of dining out on almost exclusively cold food remains strange to many Irish people.

The Salthill Social; casual dining at its finest!

Mon, Oct 23, 2017

Opened in March by proprietors Spencer and Sandra Lacey The Salthill Social is more than just another restaurant, it is part of the fabric of Salthill and wider Galway community.

Gill’s Bar and Restaurant, Athenry

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Ireland has many great pubs but in general, especially outside the cities, we do not have great pub food. It is one of the challenges that needs to be addressed as we hone our emerging Irish food culture. Our pubs are a huge draw for visitors from abroad, but the food on offer inside is often substandard. Gill's Bar and Restaurant in Athenry bucks this trend, it is an establishment with a gastropub sensibility, proper craft beers on offer, and more than decent food.

Seasonal bistro fare at The Ardilaun

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Award winning head chef Ultan Cooke and his team at The Ardilaun have just introduced new bistro lunch and dinner menus with seasonal specials which change daily to make the most of the freshest produce. The new menus include delicious fish and roasts of the day, power salads, soups, and sandwiches.

As part of the 55 years celebrations at The Ardilaun hotel, a new free fairy trail map which is both fun and informative for both young and old is given to all children who dine in The Ardilaun Bistro or those who have for Sunday lunch at The Ardilaun. Popular main course dishes include The Ardilaun cheeseburger, 10oz Hereford sirloin steak, Thai green curry, and grilled chicken breast, followed by sweet treats such as strawberry crème brulee, and an old time favourite sticky toffee pudding.

No 15 on the Square at Hotel Meyrick awarded AA Rosette

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Since 1852 Galway's iconic Hotel Meyrick on Eyre Square has been the city’s favourite establishment due to its culinary delights, welcoming ambiance, and unrivalled location on Eyre Square.

The hotel’s restaurant, No 15 on the Square, has recently been awarded an AA Rosette in recognition of culinary excellence. Under the careful guidance of the hotel's head chef, Phillip Dunleavy, and all of the kitchen team, No 15 is a special place delivering exceptional food in comfortable surroundings.

John Keogh’s The Lockkeeper named as one of Ireland’s best gastro pubs

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

John Keogh's The Lockkeeper has been named as one of Ireland's best gastro pubs by Hospitality Ireland. At an awards ceremony held in Dublin on Monday October 16. It has been a season of wins for John Keogh's after being awarded the title of Best Pub Food and Best Customer Service in Connacht by the Irish Pub Awards 2017.

INTRODUCING THE PUB PINT RACE

Wed, Oct 18, 2017

WHAT IS INVOLVED?
1. The pub fund raises as a team for Western Alzheimer’s (we have a list of ideas if you need inspiration!).

Haunted Hollywood @ The Skeff

Wed, Oct 11, 2017

The effort being put in by Galwegians at Halloween has grown at a ‘frightening’ rate. Each year the fancy dress and elaborate parties just get bigger and better. Halloween weekend has in fact become one of the biggest events in the ‘going out’ calendar!

Evergreen Healthfoods

Fri, Oct 06, 2017

Everyone has a few favourite independent stores in Galway that just make shopping so much more enjoyable. They might include some independent clothes shops, cafes, restaurants, butchers, fishmongers, greengrocers, or bookshops, the city is full of them. There is a knowledge, expertise, and friendly banter in these stores that you do not get in the big chains. One of these shops that makes shopping in Galway such a pleasure is undoubtedly Evergreen.

While a health food shop is basically a grocery store that primarily sells health foods, organic foods, local produce, and nutritional supplements, they typically offer customers a wider and more specialised selection of foods than conventional stores, maybe people with special dietary needs, such as those with allergies and for people who observe vegetarian, vegan, raw food, organic, and other alternative diets, or athletes and bodybuilders. The term health food has been used since the 1920s to refer to specific foods claimed to be especially beneficial to health, although the term has no official definition. Some terms that are associated with health food are macrobiotics, natural foods, organic foods, and whole foods. Macrobiotic is a diet focusing primarily on whole cereals; these, along with other whole foods, are foods that are minimally processed. Whole cereals have their fibre, germ, and hull intact and are considered more nutritious. Natural foods are simply foods that contain no artificial ingredients. Organic foods are foods that are grown without the use of conventional and artificial pesticides and must meet strict organic standards.

West End gastropub scoops two national awards

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

John Keogh’s - The Lock Keeper has scooped gold twice at the Irish Pub Awards, held on Tuesday September 27 in Mayo. The West End pub and eatery has been awarded the title of Best Pub Food and Best Customer Service in Connacht by the Irish Pub Awards 2017.

Dine in Pink at Caprice

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on Thursday October 12 Caprice Cafe will host a very special ‘Dine in Pink’ dinner in aid of Breast Cancer Research, to help raise funds in support of this Galway-based charity which funds a comprehensive breast cancer research programme at the Lambe Institute for Translation Research, NUI Galway, headed by Prof Michael Kerin.

The Gaslight — warming up your autumn and winter evenings

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

This autumn and winter warm up your nights with a wide range of parties and options at the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie. One of Galway’s most sought after dining and party venues open seven days a week, the Gaslight has an unrivalled location, situated in Hotel Meyrick in the heart of the city, with sweeping views over Eyre Square.

DINE in PINK

Fri, Sep 29, 2017

As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, on Thursday October 12th Caprice Cafe will host a very special Dinner ‘Dine in Pink’; in aid of Breast Cancer Research, to help raise funds in support of the Galway based charity who fund a comprehensive breast cancer research programme at the Lambe Institute for Translation Research, NUI Galway, headed-up by Prof. Micael Kerin.

RAW reopens at the Radisson

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

RAW – sushi in the sky at the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway, has reopened after a brief closure over the summer. Perched on the fourth floor of the hotel, overlooking Lough Atalia, RAW has become a favourite in the city, serving locally caught fish in a series of authentic sushi and sashimi dishes. Master craftsman and Japanese native Hisashi Kumagai has created a much-loved spot for fans of Japanese food in Galway.

GiGi’s - special location for a special occasion

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

There is no doubting the strong links that exist between architecture and food. Both start with an idea and evolve through constant testing and re-testing. In design that can mean multiple iterations on the same 3D model, via option-eering or prototyping depending on the scale and necessity and likewise in the kitchen or behind the bar, this means reworking a certain dish or drink as a prototype that is re-investigated in much the same way, until it reaches the desired outcome.

But the relationship can also extend to the link between design and the environment that surrounds it. And in my latest trip to dine in the marvellous Restaurant gigi’s in the g Hotel in Galway, I came across many instances where the presentation of the food finds its inspiration in thinking that is strongly allied to that which conceived the g Hotel in the first place.

The Lighthouse Cafe

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Despite another sodden summer weather-wise, it has been another great year for Irish hospitality. While closures are still occurring, the number of new businesses opening continues apace. New openings are mainly of the bistro and café variety, with tea rooms continuing to grow in popularity and the afternoon tea craze reaching its peak.

Kai and Loam named among top twenty most sustainable food businesses

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Galway restaurants Loam and Kai have been named on the shortlist for the most sustainable food service business, the only Irish restaurants alongside 18 other businesses, as part of the Food Made Good Business 2017 awards.

Galway schools urged to join revolt against food waste

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Galway schools are being asked to join a nationwide campaign against food waste as world hunger levels rise to new alarming levels.

Hunger Heroes, run by Irish aid agency Concern Worldwide, raises awareness of the global hunger crisis and teaches children how they can help solve it.

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